The Peru Gazette

NBT Bank robbery suspect identified » Breaking News » Press-Republican.

Adirondack Events This Weekend (July 6) | The Adirondack Almanack.

Lake Placid school board delays meal cost increase – AdirondackDailyEnterprise.com 

St. Mary’s School closing » Local News » Press-Republican.

From the Office of Congressional Candidate Matt Doheny

Democrat Bill Owens has wasted more than a half-million dollars to campaign on taxpayer expense – and he’s apparently not done spending.

The congressman used his congressional ‘franking’ privilege to send a glossy, three-panel mailer to constituents <http://www.scribd.com/doc/99189004/12-07-03-Owens-Franked-Mail>  last week. Read more »

By John T. Ryan

Peru’s history is on display this month in the lobby of the Clinton County Government Center.  Town Historians Ron and Carol Allen have several books, historical items and wonderful photos of Peru’s schools, businesses, residents and community on display for everyone to see.  Click here to see just a few of the photos.

Several conditions promoting increased blue-green algae in Lake Champlain » NEW TODAY… » Press-Republican.

Inside planning Destiny USA: It was all about the “golden cow” of tax breaks | syracuse.com.

Free summer lunch program feeds needy and not-so-needy kids with taxpayer dollars | syracuse.com.

House agriculture bill would cut food stamps, farm subsidies | syracuse.com.

DEC clarifies firewood requirements – AdirondackDailyEnterprise.com 

From the Office of Congressman Bill Owens

WATERTOWN – In the first six months of 2012, Congressman Bill Owens worked to secure $2,359,561.88 in benefits and tax breaks owed to those seeking help from his offices in New York’s 23rd Congressional District.   Read more »

Boat Capsizes Off Long Island, 3 Children Dead – Yahoo!.

Benjamin Franklin’s desperate mission in 1776 took him through the North Country « The In Box.

Extra troopers to patrol during ‘Operation Work Brake’ next week on New York State Thruway | syracuse.com.

St. Augustine’s Parish will celebrate is annual parish picnic on Sunday, July 8th.  Activiites will begin with a 10:30 AM Mass at Mother Cabrini Shrine on the Patent Rd.  Following Mass Read more »

The Peru Varsity Club is sponsoring a Strength and Conditioning Camp. The first day is July 5th from 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM on the campus of Peru Central School.  Participants will meet outside behind the Middle School gym. Read more »

Schools Report: 2012 School District Rankings – The Business Review.

GlobalFoundries eyes $2B-plus expansion – The Business Review.

Will ending per diems hurt local business? – Times Union.

Watertown Daily Times | Local health, police officials concerned about rising ‘bath salts’ use.

New York adds warnings against eating fish caught near algae blooms | syracuse.com.

Adirondack Family Activities: Fireworks for 4th of July | The Adirondack Almanack.

Watertown Daily Times | Soldier just back from Rwanda must pay $15,500 to get house back.

Lake Placid school board denies union grievance – AdirondackDailyEnterprise.com